A friend of dad’s brought by several boxes full of things that were in dad’s office. As I was bringing them in, I noticed a little plaque. The words on it caught my attention for a couple of reasons.
Basically, the words on the plaque embodied dad’s approach to life, and they represent a way of life I am striving towards. I took a picture of it so I could share it with you.
Your Dad was a wise man.
Your cards are ready, but I need your address. Email me when you have time.
Thanks! I emailed you last night, did you not get it? I just resent it to you – as a forward – let me know if it does not arrive..
I found your blog refreshing. I too have lived with depression and anxiety most of my life. I wasn’t diagnosed until my late 30’s. Even then I thought it was situational. I would take meds, start to feel better, go off the meds. and the cycle would start over again. I would take sometimes a couple of years before I would have a depressive episode that got so low I would need to go on meds again. I finally have some better insight into my illness and am staying on my meds. I still cycle up and down but don’t go as far down anymore. It’s really hard for my family to understand. I look normal. So, when I sleep too much or don’t get as much done in a day, they don’t really understand. With my anxiety, it is very easy for me to become overwhelmed and shut down completely. I sit and know I should be doing something but don’t have the motivation to get up and do it. It is nice to be able to share this with someone who understands. Thank you for this blog.
I was diagnosed when I was 39, so I can understand the timing. I think it is hard for some family members to understand that just because you are doing better it does not mean you are back to where they want you to be. It can really take a toll on family relationships. I think it is even harder when you look “normal”. People see you and think you are just fine, but the reality is you are not.
I have consistently been on meds since I was diagnosed. It took several tries to find something that worked, unfortunately it was making me physically sick. I have been on this medication since the end of last summer. So far it seems to be working well – with few side effects.
I cam totally understand the shut down that comes with overwhelming anxiety. It is a hard thing, and very difficult to explain to people.
I am so glad you stopped by the blog, and commented. I hope you come back again,